This new build development provides nine affordable homes designed to the Passivhaus Standard on an underutilised green space. The development’s orientation provides the roadway an active frontage with a landscape designed to maintaining the existing pedestrian connections and support the building’s integration. The home layouts are designed to enhance winter solar gains, prevent summer overheating and comply with Part O of the Building Regulations. Each pitch maximises the opportunity for PV panels, providing the site with renewable energy sources. Shortlisted: Essex Housing Award in the ‘Climate Action – Low / Zero Carbon in New Homes’ category.